Author:
Publisher: KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9385714686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Arvind Prasad was inspired by Jamshedpur and the steel company in 1957, when he came from Hazaribagh. Luck finally brought him to the steel city and he got education in R.D. Tata Higher Secondary School, Jamshedpur. He studied Geology in Tata College, Chaibasa, courtesy Prof. P.S. Gupta and Nandu Babu which was another windfall. He received his Post Graduate degree in Geology obtaining gold medal from Ranchi University in 1972. He served Tata Steel in the Geological Department for 27 years and his long cherished desire was fulfilled. In this long journey, he was helped by many. Life is like a roller-coaster, like an ocean, which has crests and troughs. He was no exception. He worked in Joda, West Bokaro, Jamadoba and Noamundi in the wing of exploration, quality control and beneficiation. In this book, he describes his arduous journey—a mixture of failures and success. Under his supervision, many difficult boreholes were conducted in Jharia Group both from surface and underground. The databank of resources was refreshed. He contributed in the construction of three washeries at West Bokaro and Bhelatand respectively; which are lifeline of Tata Steel today. He interacted closely with doyens of Tata Steel like Dr. Jamshed J. Irani, Mr. Russi Mody, Y.P. Dhawan, which has been narrated in vivid details. He had brief meeting with Mr. J.R.D. Tata and Mr. Ratan Tata also. He is thankful to his mentors Mr C.D. Singh, Principal, R.D. Tata Higher Secondary School, Harihar Singh, Teacher, and Mr. R.S. Subramanian, Superintendent of the Geological Department, who guided him in the ladder of success and in framing the policy of his life. The book is written in memory of his close associate Pesi Tarapore, who left for heavenly abode little early. He also thanked other friends through this book, who shared the experience with him.
Journey of a Geologist in TATA Steel
Author:
Publisher: KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9385714686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Arvind Prasad was inspired by Jamshedpur and the steel company in 1957, when he came from Hazaribagh. Luck finally brought him to the steel city and he got education in R.D. Tata Higher Secondary School, Jamshedpur. He studied Geology in Tata College, Chaibasa, courtesy Prof. P.S. Gupta and Nandu Babu which was another windfall. He received his Post Graduate degree in Geology obtaining gold medal from Ranchi University in 1972. He served Tata Steel in the Geological Department for 27 years and his long cherished desire was fulfilled. In this long journey, he was helped by many. Life is like a roller-coaster, like an ocean, which has crests and troughs. He was no exception. He worked in Joda, West Bokaro, Jamadoba and Noamundi in the wing of exploration, quality control and beneficiation. In this book, he describes his arduous journey—a mixture of failures and success. Under his supervision, many difficult boreholes were conducted in Jharia Group both from surface and underground. The databank of resources was refreshed. He contributed in the construction of three washeries at West Bokaro and Bhelatand respectively; which are lifeline of Tata Steel today. He interacted closely with doyens of Tata Steel like Dr. Jamshed J. Irani, Mr. Russi Mody, Y.P. Dhawan, which has been narrated in vivid details. He had brief meeting with Mr. J.R.D. Tata and Mr. Ratan Tata also. He is thankful to his mentors Mr C.D. Singh, Principal, R.D. Tata Higher Secondary School, Harihar Singh, Teacher, and Mr. R.S. Subramanian, Superintendent of the Geological Department, who guided him in the ladder of success and in framing the policy of his life. The book is written in memory of his close associate Pesi Tarapore, who left for heavenly abode little early. He also thanked other friends through this book, who shared the experience with him.
Publisher: KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9385714686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Arvind Prasad was inspired by Jamshedpur and the steel company in 1957, when he came from Hazaribagh. Luck finally brought him to the steel city and he got education in R.D. Tata Higher Secondary School, Jamshedpur. He studied Geology in Tata College, Chaibasa, courtesy Prof. P.S. Gupta and Nandu Babu which was another windfall. He received his Post Graduate degree in Geology obtaining gold medal from Ranchi University in 1972. He served Tata Steel in the Geological Department for 27 years and his long cherished desire was fulfilled. In this long journey, he was helped by many. Life is like a roller-coaster, like an ocean, which has crests and troughs. He was no exception. He worked in Joda, West Bokaro, Jamadoba and Noamundi in the wing of exploration, quality control and beneficiation. In this book, he describes his arduous journey—a mixture of failures and success. Under his supervision, many difficult boreholes were conducted in Jharia Group both from surface and underground. The databank of resources was refreshed. He contributed in the construction of three washeries at West Bokaro and Bhelatand respectively; which are lifeline of Tata Steel today. He interacted closely with doyens of Tata Steel like Dr. Jamshed J. Irani, Mr. Russi Mody, Y.P. Dhawan, which has been narrated in vivid details. He had brief meeting with Mr. J.R.D. Tata and Mr. Ratan Tata also. He is thankful to his mentors Mr C.D. Singh, Principal, R.D. Tata Higher Secondary School, Harihar Singh, Teacher, and Mr. R.S. Subramanian, Superintendent of the Geological Department, who guided him in the ladder of success and in framing the policy of his life. The book is written in memory of his close associate Pesi Tarapore, who left for heavenly abode little early. He also thanked other friends through this book, who shared the experience with him.
Indian National Bibliography
Author: B. S. Kesavan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 916
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 916
Book Description
Doctor Steel
Author: J.J. Irani
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357087680
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
In the 1980s, the steel produced in India was not cost-effective, plagued by quality issues and unable to meet the standards required to take India a step ahead in its development goals. Enter J.J. Irani, fondly known as 'Doc' to all. It was his efforts at modernizing Tata Steel that changed all this. Today, Tata steel produces low-cost, high-quality metal of international standards. Under his leadership, Tata Steel ushered India into a new age of economic growth. His story doesn't end there, however. A leading industrialist, J.J. Irani was keenly involved in the 1990s economic liberalization that put India on the global map. He held positions on various Tata boards, the Confederation of Indian Industry and various other government-appointed committees. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan and an honorary knighthood by the British government for his work. Behind this formidable exterior was a man with a big heart and a fondness for life. He was a man of integrity and conviction, devoted to Tata Steel and the people there. The chapters that make up Doctor Steel, dictated by Irani in the months before his passing, look back at this journey.
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357087680
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
In the 1980s, the steel produced in India was not cost-effective, plagued by quality issues and unable to meet the standards required to take India a step ahead in its development goals. Enter J.J. Irani, fondly known as 'Doc' to all. It was his efforts at modernizing Tata Steel that changed all this. Today, Tata steel produces low-cost, high-quality metal of international standards. Under his leadership, Tata Steel ushered India into a new age of economic growth. His story doesn't end there, however. A leading industrialist, J.J. Irani was keenly involved in the 1990s economic liberalization that put India on the global map. He held positions on various Tata boards, the Confederation of Indian Industry and various other government-appointed committees. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan and an honorary knighthood by the British government for his work. Behind this formidable exterior was a man with a big heart and a fondness for life. He was a man of integrity and conviction, devoted to Tata Steel and the people there. The chapters that make up Doctor Steel, dictated by Irani in the months before his passing, look back at this journey.
Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits
Author: Swapan Kumar Haldar
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128020865
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits: Geology, Exploration, and Reserve Base is the first reference book to combine information on the discovery of numerous minerals within existing deposits. This book recognizes the close affinity and great natural coexistence of platinum, palladium, chromium, nickel, copper, gold, and silver hosted by unique stratigraphy (mafic-ultramafic intrusive of layered ingenious complex) in a diverse structural set up. The chapters are organized in a logical sequence of introductory physical and chemical properties, demand-supply scenario, price trend, substitution-recycling and uses of these metals, stratigraphy and host rocks, geochemistry, global distribution of existing deposits in six mega continents, genetic system, reserves-resources overview, common characteristic features aiding as exploration guides for new targets, hazards, and sustainable development. This reference book is a must for students, research scholars, teachers, and professional explorers in economic geology, geography, and allied subjects. Presents over 150 full color illustrations including maps, diagrams, and charts Illustrates the key concepts in a clear and informative manner Authored by one of the world’s leading geoscientists Provides unique coverage of high value mineral deposits through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students alike
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128020865
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Platinum-Nickel-Chromium Deposits: Geology, Exploration, and Reserve Base is the first reference book to combine information on the discovery of numerous minerals within existing deposits. This book recognizes the close affinity and great natural coexistence of platinum, palladium, chromium, nickel, copper, gold, and silver hosted by unique stratigraphy (mafic-ultramafic intrusive of layered ingenious complex) in a diverse structural set up. The chapters are organized in a logical sequence of introductory physical and chemical properties, demand-supply scenario, price trend, substitution-recycling and uses of these metals, stratigraphy and host rocks, geochemistry, global distribution of existing deposits in six mega continents, genetic system, reserves-resources overview, common characteristic features aiding as exploration guides for new targets, hazards, and sustainable development. This reference book is a must for students, research scholars, teachers, and professional explorers in economic geology, geography, and allied subjects. Presents over 150 full color illustrations including maps, diagrams, and charts Illustrates the key concepts in a clear and informative manner Authored by one of the world’s leading geoscientists Provides unique coverage of high value mineral deposits through an approach accessible to industry professionals, academic researchers, and students alike
The Tatas
Author: Girish Kuber
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 935277938X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
| WINNER OF THE GAJA CAPITAL BUSINESS BOOK PRIZE 2019 | The nineteenth century was an exciting time of initiative and enterprise around the world. If John D. Rockefeller was creating unimagined wealth in the United States that he would put to the service of the nation, a Parsi family with humble roots was doing the same in India. In 1822, a boy was born in a priestly household in Gujarat's Navsari village. Young Nusserwanji knew early on that his destiny lay beyond his village and decided to head for Bombay to start a business - the first in his family to do so. He had neither higher education nor knowledge of business matters, just a burning passion to carve a path of his own. What Nusserwanji started as a cotton trading venture, his son Jamsetji, born in the same year as Rockefeller, grew into a multifaceted business, turning around sick textile mills, setting up an iron and steel company, envisioning a cutting-edge institute of higher learning, building a world-class hotel, and earning himself the title of the 'Bhishma Pitamah of Indian Industry'. Stewarded ably over the decades by Jamsetji's sons Dorabji and Ratanji, the charismatic and larger-than-life JRD, and thereafter the more business-like Ratan, the Tata group today is a 110-billion-dollar empire. The Tatas is their story. But it is more than just a history of the industrial house; it is an inspiring account of India in the making. It chronicles how each generation of the family invested not only in the expansion of its own business interests but also in nation building. Few know, for instance, that the first hydel power project in the world was conceived of and built by the Tatas. Nor that some radical labour concepts such as eight-hour work shifts were born in India, at the Tata mill in Nagpur. The Tata Cancer Research Centre, the Indian Institute of Science, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, as also the national carrier Air India - the family has a long, rich and unrivalled legacy. The Tatas is a tribute to a line of visionaries who have a special place in the hearts and minds of ordinary Indians. Written by seasoned journalist Girish Kuber, this is also the only book that tells the complete Tata story spanning almost two hundred years.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 935277938X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
| WINNER OF THE GAJA CAPITAL BUSINESS BOOK PRIZE 2019 | The nineteenth century was an exciting time of initiative and enterprise around the world. If John D. Rockefeller was creating unimagined wealth in the United States that he would put to the service of the nation, a Parsi family with humble roots was doing the same in India. In 1822, a boy was born in a priestly household in Gujarat's Navsari village. Young Nusserwanji knew early on that his destiny lay beyond his village and decided to head for Bombay to start a business - the first in his family to do so. He had neither higher education nor knowledge of business matters, just a burning passion to carve a path of his own. What Nusserwanji started as a cotton trading venture, his son Jamsetji, born in the same year as Rockefeller, grew into a multifaceted business, turning around sick textile mills, setting up an iron and steel company, envisioning a cutting-edge institute of higher learning, building a world-class hotel, and earning himself the title of the 'Bhishma Pitamah of Indian Industry'. Stewarded ably over the decades by Jamsetji's sons Dorabji and Ratanji, the charismatic and larger-than-life JRD, and thereafter the more business-like Ratan, the Tata group today is a 110-billion-dollar empire. The Tatas is their story. But it is more than just a history of the industrial house; it is an inspiring account of India in the making. It chronicles how each generation of the family invested not only in the expansion of its own business interests but also in nation building. Few know, for instance, that the first hydel power project in the world was conceived of and built by the Tatas. Nor that some radical labour concepts such as eight-hour work shifts were born in India, at the Tata mill in Nagpur. The Tata Cancer Research Centre, the Indian Institute of Science, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, as also the national carrier Air India - the family has a long, rich and unrivalled legacy. The Tatas is a tribute to a line of visionaries who have a special place in the hearts and minds of ordinary Indians. Written by seasoned journalist Girish Kuber, this is also the only book that tells the complete Tata story spanning almost two hundred years.
Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography
Author: Prashant Kumar
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9355218028
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Jaamsetji Tata was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Tata Group. It is one of the largest and most respected business conglomerates in India. He was born on March 3, 1839, in Navsari, Gujarat, India, into a Parsi family of traders. In 1868, he founded a small trading company in Mumbai, which later grew into the Tata Group. It deals with steel, automobiles, telecommunications, hospitality, and many other sectors. Jamsetji Tata was known for his visionary thinking, his commitment to innovation, and his deep sense of social responsibility. He believed that business could be a powerful force for good, and he used his wealth and influence to support causes such as education, healthcare, and social welfare. Jamsetji's legacy continues to inspire and influence business leaders and entrepreneurs in India and around the world. Jamsetji passed away on May 19, 1904. His vision and values continue to live through the Tata Group and the many institutions he founded, including the Indian Institute of Science and the Tata Trusts. Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography by Prashant Kumar: Delve into the inspiring life and profound legacy of Jamsetji Tata, the visionary pioneer who founded the Tata Group. This comprehensive biography offers a vivid portrayal of his entrepreneurial journey, philanthropic endeavors, and enduring impact on India's industrial landscape. Key Aspects of the Book "Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography": Industrial Trailblazing: Uncover the remarkable story of Jamsetji Tata's transformational role in shaping India's industrialization and economic growth. Philanthropic Vision: Explore how Jamsetji Tata's commitment to societal progress and education led to the establishment of iconic institutions that continue to enrich lives. Legacy of Excellence: Gain insights into the enduring values and principles that propelled Tata Group to become a global conglomerate known for its innovation, integrity, and positive impact. Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography a captivating book that delves into the life and achievements of one of India's greatest industrialists and visionaries. Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, was not only a business tycoon but also a philanthropist and nation-builder. This biography offers a comprehensive exploration of his journey, from his humble beginnings in colonial India to his remarkable contributions that transformed the nation's economic landscape. Discover the fascinating story behind the creation of the Tata Group, one of the world's largest and most respected business conglomerates. Learn about the founding of Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), which revolutionized the Indian steel industry and played a significant role in the country's economic transformation. Explore the social impact and community development initiatives undertaken by Jamsetji Tata, who believed in conducting business with strong ethical values and sustainable practices. Uncover the history of Tata Sons, the corporate legacy that continues to shape India's economic history. This biography also sheds light on Jamsetji Tata's entrepreneurial legacy, emphasizing his leadership principles, management philosophy, and innovation-driven enterprises. Discover how his family values and commitment to economic empowerment and employment generation have shaped the Tata Group's success. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a business professional, or simply seeking inspiration from a remarkable life, "Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography by Prashant Kumar" is a must-read. Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the life of a true pioneer and visionary.
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 9355218028
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
Jaamsetji Tata was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Tata Group. It is one of the largest and most respected business conglomerates in India. He was born on March 3, 1839, in Navsari, Gujarat, India, into a Parsi family of traders. In 1868, he founded a small trading company in Mumbai, which later grew into the Tata Group. It deals with steel, automobiles, telecommunications, hospitality, and many other sectors. Jamsetji Tata was known for his visionary thinking, his commitment to innovation, and his deep sense of social responsibility. He believed that business could be a powerful force for good, and he used his wealth and influence to support causes such as education, healthcare, and social welfare. Jamsetji's legacy continues to inspire and influence business leaders and entrepreneurs in India and around the world. Jamsetji passed away on May 19, 1904. His vision and values continue to live through the Tata Group and the many institutions he founded, including the Indian Institute of Science and the Tata Trusts. Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography by Prashant Kumar: Delve into the inspiring life and profound legacy of Jamsetji Tata, the visionary pioneer who founded the Tata Group. This comprehensive biography offers a vivid portrayal of his entrepreneurial journey, philanthropic endeavors, and enduring impact on India's industrial landscape. Key Aspects of the Book "Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography": Industrial Trailblazing: Uncover the remarkable story of Jamsetji Tata's transformational role in shaping India's industrialization and economic growth. Philanthropic Vision: Explore how Jamsetji Tata's commitment to societal progress and education led to the establishment of iconic institutions that continue to enrich lives. Legacy of Excellence: Gain insights into the enduring values and principles that propelled Tata Group to become a global conglomerate known for its innovation, integrity, and positive impact. Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography a captivating book that delves into the life and achievements of one of India's greatest industrialists and visionaries. Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, was not only a business tycoon but also a philanthropist and nation-builder. This biography offers a comprehensive exploration of his journey, from his humble beginnings in colonial India to his remarkable contributions that transformed the nation's economic landscape. Discover the fascinating story behind the creation of the Tata Group, one of the world's largest and most respected business conglomerates. Learn about the founding of Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), which revolutionized the Indian steel industry and played a significant role in the country's economic transformation. Explore the social impact and community development initiatives undertaken by Jamsetji Tata, who believed in conducting business with strong ethical values and sustainable practices. Uncover the history of Tata Sons, the corporate legacy that continues to shape India's economic history. This biography also sheds light on Jamsetji Tata's entrepreneurial legacy, emphasizing his leadership principles, management philosophy, and innovation-driven enterprises. Discover how his family values and commitment to economic empowerment and employment generation have shaped the Tata Group's success. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a business professional, or simply seeking inspiration from a remarkable life, "Jamsetji Tata: A Complete Biography by Prashant Kumar" is a must-read. Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the life of a true pioneer and visionary.
The Creation of Wealth
Author: R M Lala
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351183475
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
When Jamsetji Tat started a trading firm in 1868, few could have guessed that he was also starting an important chapter in the making of modern India. Jamsetji saw that the three keys to India's industrial development were steel, hydroelectric power, and technical education and research. A century and a half later, the Tatas can claim with justice to have lined up to the vision of their founder. This edition includes the story of how the Tatas, with Ratan Tata at the helm, have had to grapple with change in the post-1992 era of economic reforms, when the opening up of India to the world came as both a challenge and a blessing. In a frank epilogue, Ratan Tata talks about the difficulties he faced in implementing change, including resistance from his colleagues. This new edition also has a postscript on the Nano, which has given the most global prominence to the Tata brand. The Creation of Wealth is R.M. Lala's bestselling account of how the Tatas have been at the forefront in the making of the Indian nation-not just by their phenomenal achievements as industrialists and entrepreneurs but also by their significant contributions in areas like factory reforms, labour and social welfare, medical research, higher education, culture and arts, and rural development.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351183475
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
When Jamsetji Tat started a trading firm in 1868, few could have guessed that he was also starting an important chapter in the making of modern India. Jamsetji saw that the three keys to India's industrial development were steel, hydroelectric power, and technical education and research. A century and a half later, the Tatas can claim with justice to have lined up to the vision of their founder. This edition includes the story of how the Tatas, with Ratan Tata at the helm, have had to grapple with change in the post-1992 era of economic reforms, when the opening up of India to the world came as both a challenge and a blessing. In a frank epilogue, Ratan Tata talks about the difficulties he faced in implementing change, including resistance from his colleagues. This new edition also has a postscript on the Nano, which has given the most global prominence to the Tata brand. The Creation of Wealth is R.M. Lala's bestselling account of how the Tatas have been at the forefront in the making of the Indian nation-not just by their phenomenal achievements as industrialists and entrepreneurs but also by their significant contributions in areas like factory reforms, labour and social welfare, medical research, higher education, culture and arts, and rural development.
India's Legendary Wootz Steel
Author: Sharada Srinivasan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steel industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steel industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The Peregrine Profession
Author: Per-Olof Grönberg
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004385207
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In The Peregrine Profession Per-Olof Grönberg offers an account of the pre-1930 transnational mobility of engineers and architects educated in the Nordic countries 1880-1919. Outlining a system where learning mobility was more important than labour market mobility, the author shows that more than every second graduate went abroad. Transnational mobility was stronger from Finland and Norway than from Denmark and Sweden, partly because of slower industrialisation and deficiencies in the domestic technical education. This mobility included all parts of the world but concentrated on the leading industrial countries in German speaking Europe and North America. Significant majorities returned and became agents of technology transfer and technical change. Thereby, these mobile graduates also became important for Nordic industrialisation
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004385207
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
In The Peregrine Profession Per-Olof Grönberg offers an account of the pre-1930 transnational mobility of engineers and architects educated in the Nordic countries 1880-1919. Outlining a system where learning mobility was more important than labour market mobility, the author shows that more than every second graduate went abroad. Transnational mobility was stronger from Finland and Norway than from Denmark and Sweden, partly because of slower industrialisation and deficiencies in the domestic technical education. This mobility included all parts of the world but concentrated on the leading industrial countries in German speaking Europe and North America. Significant majorities returned and became agents of technology transfer and technical change. Thereby, these mobile graduates also became important for Nordic industrialisation
The Tentacles of Progress
Author: Daniel R. Headrick
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195051165
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
This penetrating examination of a paradox of colonial rule shows how the massive transfers of technology--including equipment, techniques, and experts--from the European imperial powers to their colonies in Asia and Africa resulted not in industrialization but in underdevelopment. Examining the most important technologies--shipping and railways, telegraphs and wireless, urban water supply and sewage disposal, economic botany and plantation agriculture, irrigation, and mining and metallurgy--Headrick provides a new perspective on colonial economic history and reopens the debate on the roots of Asian and African underdevelopment.
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195051165
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
This penetrating examination of a paradox of colonial rule shows how the massive transfers of technology--including equipment, techniques, and experts--from the European imperial powers to their colonies in Asia and Africa resulted not in industrialization but in underdevelopment. Examining the most important technologies--shipping and railways, telegraphs and wireless, urban water supply and sewage disposal, economic botany and plantation agriculture, irrigation, and mining and metallurgy--Headrick provides a new perspective on colonial economic history and reopens the debate on the roots of Asian and African underdevelopment.